Room size: will the Blue Tees Golf Rainmaker fit?
The Blue Tees Golf Rainmaker sits on the floor beside the ball, facing the golfer. Camera units read the ball at impact, so the room depth only has to cover the golfer, safe ball-to-screen distance and a gap behind the screen.
| Dimension | What to plan for | How it's worked out |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, screen to back wall | 13.5 ft minimum · 15.5 ft comfortable | 1 ft screen gap + 8–10 ft ball to screen + 4.5 ft behind the ball for the backswing |
| Width, right-handed only | 11 ft minimum · 13 ft comfortable | Swing arc on both sides of the golfer plus the unit beside the ball |
| Width, left- and right-handed | 13 ft minimum | Centered hitting area so either stance fits |
Ceiling height for a full driver swing
| Golfer height | Estimated ceiling needed | Working |
|---|---|---|
| 5′6″ | 8′ 10″ | 66 in + 45.5 in × sin 45° + 1.5 in mat + 6 in margin |
| 5′10″ | 9′ 2″ | 70 in + 45.5 in × sin 45° + 1.5 in mat + 6 in margin |
| 6′2″ | 9′ 6″ | 74 in + 45.5 in × sin 45° + 1.5 in mat + 6 in margin |
| 6′5″ | 9′ 9″ | 77 in + 45.5 in × sin 45° + 1.5 in mat + 6 in margin |
FOREference calculationEstimated ceiling = golfer height + driver length × sin 45° + mat height + a safety margin. Steep, upright swings need more; test with a practice swing before you buy. Run your own numbers.
What it measures, and how
The listing shows 11 ball parameters and 4 club parameters. Spin is read directly from the ball, which matters most for wedges and curved shots.
| Group | Parameters listed by the seller |
|---|---|
| Ball data (11) | Ball speed, Launch angle, Launch direction, Back spin, Side spin, Spin axis, Apex, Carry distance, Total distance, Hang time, Descent angle |
| Club data (4) | Club speed, Club path, Attack angle, Smash factor |
- Ball marking: Not required (radar-enhanced balls optional)
- Club marking: Not required
Software, subscriptions and five-year cost
Software listed: Blue Tees GAME app, E6 Connect and GSPro. Third-party simulator platforms named: GSPro and E6 Connect.
Seller or manufacturer claimSubscription terms listed: 12 months of the GAME AI Launch membership included; renews for advanced metrics and simulator play.
| Cost item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hardware (listed price) | $500 |
| Subscription | Not stated in the listing — check before buying |
| Third-party software (if used) | Priced separately by GSPro, E6, TGC or Awesome Golf |
FOREference calculationFive-year total = listed hardware price + 5 × the listed annual plan. Excludes tax, a PC, the screen and enclosure. Build your full five-year budget.
Building a simulator around it
Side-of-ball units sit on the golfer's facing side, so left-handed golfers must move the unit to the other side of the ball — plan a hitting area and mat that leave room on both sides.
What else a full simulator needs
- An impact screen and enclosure (or a net for practice without course play) — see enclosures & screens
- A short-throw projector matched to your screen shape — see the throw calculator
- A hitting mat whose surface sits level with the unit, since it reads the ball from beside the tee — see mats & turf
Packages built around the Blue Tees Golf Rainmaker
5 specialist-retailer packages in our catalog include this launch monitor, from $1,195 to $5,600.
PlayBetterBlue Tees Golf Rainmaker Golf Launch Monitor Home Net Studio with The Net Return Premium Hitting Net Package
Listed from $1,195
PlayBetterBlue Tees Golf Rainmaker with PlayBetter SimStudio ESSENTIALS PackageListed from $3,195
PlayBetterBlue Tees Golf Rainmaker with PlayBetter SimStudio COMPLETE PackageListed from $3,695
PlayBetterBlue Tees Golf Rainmaker SportScreen Vanish LITE Hybrid-Retractable Golf Studio Complete PackageListed from $4,900
PlayBetterBlue Tees Golf Rainmaker SportScreen Vanish Retractable Golf Studio Complete PackageListed from $5,600
How it compares
| Model | Tracking | Placement | Spin | Room depth | Price seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Tees Golf Rainmaker | Radar | Beside the ball | Measured | 13.5–15.5 ft | $500 |
| Garmin Approach R10 | Radar | Behind the ball | Calculated | 17–19 ft | $500 |
| Voice Caddie Swing Caddie SC4 PRO | Radar | Behind the ball | Calculated | 15–17 ft | $500 |
| FlightScope Mevo (original) | Radar | Behind the ball | Calculated | 17–19 ft | $499 |
Room depth uses the same FOREference method for every model, so the column is comparable; prices are the lowest listed by the lead seller on the date shown.
Fit check: Blue Tees Golf Rainmaker
Worked out from the seller's published figures and our stated room method. Confirm against your space.
✓ Required? Check firsti Good to know
- ✓Room depth13.5 ft minimum, 15.5 ft comfortable (1 ft screen gap + 8–10 ft ball to screen + 4.5 ft behind the ball for the backswing).
- iDisplay device4.3-inch colour display; iOS or Android
- ?Balls & markersNot required (radar-enhanced balls optional); club: Not required
- ?Simulator softwareGSPro and E6 Connect named in the listing. 12 months of the GAME AI Launch membership included; renews for advanced metrics and simulator play.
- ?Left-handed golfersSide-of-ball units sit on the golfer's facing side, so left-handed golfers must move the unit to the other side of the ball — plan a hitting area and mat that leave room on both sides.
- iOutdoor useListed for indoor and outdoor use. Weather rating: IPX4.
Specifications
Each figure is labelled with where it comes from. Numbered references link to the source list below.
Manufacturer storeRetailer listingFOREference calculationNot verified
Published specifications
| Tracking technology | Doppler radar[S1] | Retailer listing |
|---|---|---|
| Placement | Floor unit beside the ball, facing the golfer[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Indoor / outdoor | Indoor and outdoor[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Ball marking | Not required (radar-enhanced balls optional)[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Club marking | Not required[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Spin | Measured directly[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Display | 4.3-inch colour display; iOS or Android[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Software | Blue Tees GAME app, E6 Connect, GSPro[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Subscription | 12 months of the GAME AI Launch membership included; renews for advanced metrics and simulator play[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Weather resistance | IPX4[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Warranty | 1-year limited[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Ball data listed | Ball speed, Launch angle, Launch direction, Back spin, Side spin, Spin axis, Apex, Carry distance, Total distance, Hang time, Descent angle[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Club data listed | Club speed, Club path, Attack angle, Smash factor[S1] | Retailer listing |
FOREference calculations
| Room depth (FOREference method) | 13.5 ft minimum · 15.5 ft comfortable | FOREference calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling for a 5′10″ golfer (driver) | 9′ 2″ | FOREference calculation |
Alternatives worth comparing
Garmin Approach R10Radar, behind the ball, spin calculated; same price
Voice Caddie Swing Caddie SC4 PRORadar, behind the ball, spin calculated; same price
FlightScope Mevo (original)Radar, behind the ball, spin calculated; same price
Rapsodo MLM2PRORadar + camera, behind the ball, spin measured with marked balls; $100 more
Where to buy
3 specialist sellers list this exact product. Prices were observed on 30 Sep 2026; confirm the current price, stock and included items before ordering.
| Seller | Listed price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rain or Shine Golf | $499.98 | Specialist retailer |
| PlayBetter | $499.99 | Specialist retailer |
| Shop Indoor Golf | $599 | Specialist retailer |
$499.98Rain or Shine Golf listed price · seen 30 Sep 2026
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Questions buyers ask
Does the Blue Tees Golf Rainmaker work with GSPro?
Yes — GSPro is named as compatible software in the listing.
How much room does the Blue Tees Golf Rainmaker need?
Using the FOREference method, about 13.5 ft of depth at minimum and 15.5 ft to be comfortable, 11 ft of width for right-handed play (13 ft if left- and right-handed golfers share it), and roughly 9′ 2″ of ceiling for a 5′10″ golfer swinging a driver.
Does the Blue Tees Golf Rainmaker need a subscription?
12 months of the GAME AI Launch membership included; renews for advanced metrics and simulator play
Does the Blue Tees Golf Rainmaker measure spin?
Yes — the listing states spin is measured directly.
Can left-handed golfers use the Blue Tees Golf Rainmaker?
Side-of-ball units sit on the golfer's facing side, so left-handed golfers must move the unit to the other side of the ball — plan a hitting area and mat that leave room on both sides.
Can the Blue Tees Golf Rainmaker be used outdoors?
Yes — it is listed for indoor and outdoor use.
Sources and verification
- Rain or Shine Golf — Blue Tees Rainmaker — product page and specifications Retrieved 30 Sep 2026
- PlayBetter — Blue Tees Golf Rainmaker Portable Golf Launch Monitor & Simulator — product page Retrieved 30 Sep 2026
- Shop Indoor Golf — Blue Tees Rainmaker Launch Monitor — product page Retrieved 30 Sep 2026
FOREference has not tested this product hands-on. This reference is compiled from the sources above; our calculations are labelled and show their working. Last verified 30 Sep 2026. How we work